Provincial Training Co-‐ordinator

The Job: Provincial Training Co-‐ordinator

Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsible, to the Provincial Commissioner for the management of training in their Province and to provide the necessary training experiences for adults within their Province. The aim of this training is to help and support the leader to ensure delivery of the Youth Programme. • Member of the Training Team • Member of the Provincial Management / Support Team Key areas of responsibility: • On behalf of the Provincial Commissioner, and working with the Training Commissioner, to plan and manage the provision of adult leader training within the Province. • In conjunction with the Provincial Commissioner, and the Training Commissioner, to manage the process of planning and delivery of adult leader training within the Province. • To ensure the appropriate delivery of Training in accordance with guidelines issued by the Training Commissioner. • To manage the Trainers Panel within the Province and to ensure that the Adults in Scouting model is used for this. • To carry out an annual training needs analysis in the Province • To provide appropriate reports, as necessary, to the Training Commissioner and the Provincial Commissioner. • To manage Training resources within the Province. • To manage Training budgets with the Province as appropriate. • To liaise with and provide support to County Training Co-‐ordinators within the Province. • In conjunction with the Training Commissioner to ensure the quality of Training delivered within the Province. • In consultation with the Training Commissioner to approve Course Teams and Course Leaders for courses within the Province. • To take an active role in the Training Team as defined in the Constitution and Rules of Scouting Ireland.

Nominated by: Provincial Commissioner In consultation with: Training Commissioner

Appointed by: Provincial Management / Support Team

Accountable to:

• Provincial Commissioner • Training Commissioner Term of Office: Holds office concurrently with the Provincial Commissioner

Working with:

• Training Commissioner • Provincial Management/Support Team • Scouting Ireland staff as relevant

Personal Profile: Should be able to demonstrate • The ability to provide inspirational leadership & strategic direction for Training in the Scout Province & the Association • Willingness to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Scout Province & the Association • Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Scout Province & the Association • The ability to build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people • The ability to enable others to identify issues, clarify objectives, develop attainable objectives and gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as an effective team • The ability to think creatively and solve problems • The ability to negotiate agreements • The ability to deliver as promised • An understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector • The ability to lead and manage a team of adult volunteers • The ability to motivate and enthuse others • The ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively • A thorough knowledge of how adults learn and of their needs and aspirations within Scouting • Experience of working in the Scout or Guide Movement as an trainer of adults • Presentation and Facilitation skills using a wide variety of methods • Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others • The ability to maintain independent and objective judgement • The ability to manage a training and development function • Willingness to actively support County Training Coordinators • An acceptance of the fundamentals of Scouting • Willingness to undertake training for the job